More In, Less Skin: Indie-Inspired Swimwear

As the days inch closer to summer, we here at TheMixster.com have been dreaming of pool parties, long days at the beach, and soaking up the sun. It’s time to put away the winter gear (all three pairs of leggings) and restock your wardrobe! Bright colors, fun and sexy shapes, and a touch of quirkiness are essential. Check out our guide to help give you ideas and stand out against the sea of blah-blah-boring bikinis and board shorts.



1. Disposable cameras are fun for capturing both silly and sexy moments. With this disposable Lomo, you won’t have to worry about getting sand or water on your expensive equipment. The Lomography site no longer offers this filtered camera (you can switch it on or off) but if you hurry – you can still grab one off Amazon.


2. This cover up is perfect for bonfires or for  the chilly-end Intervention.
Post-Intervention: Girls, you don’t want to be shivering, walking in a sea of judging eyes in the Gaslamp do you? Channel your inner electro-hippie and slip into this dreamy tribal-inspired kaftan by Melissa Odabash


3. The sexy one-piece trend is not dying out – not with hot suits like this one! This one-piece is both hardcore and cute with its’ adorable criss-cross straps, seductive cutouts, and mean studs.


4. If you’re more of a bikini girl, check out this Headdress Fringe Bikini. It’s not just the bright butterfly colors that are so eye-catching, but the sexy fringe as well.


5. Keep the sun out of your eyes with fun, colorful shades. These sunnies give enough tropical appeal without making you look like a tourist cruisin’ around Sea World.


6. Summer is all about running around and playing – but you can’t do that w/a bulky bag around your shoulders. This purse is small enough to hold all your essentials and can easily transition between a day purse to a night clutch. And it’s only $20 bucks! **And at Intervention, since you’re not allowed to bring in purses bigger than a CD case, this bag will be your golden ticket to avoid the $5 bag check fee at the door.


7. Skip out on the flip flops and go more bold in the footwear department. These electric-colored jelly flats by Jeffrey Cambell are certainly daring and are sure to catch a few curious glances in your direction.


8. Denim is back in full force this season, and this little jacket would look adorable contrasted against both bright colors and distressed hippie hues.


9. Love myself some bling. The bangle: Gold and white, covered in shimmering rhinestones. Swoon.


10. Save the lotion for the rest of your bod. For your face: The perfect way to keep that skin of yours beautiful while keeping your ever-so-perfectly applied “natural look” makeup in place- powder sunscreen. With just a hint of color,  you still look bronzey and beautiful, and your skin can celebrate the special (vitamin) K, in a sea sans the sun damage.


11. UM pretty much this sassy little number is Ahhh-Mazing. It configures, wraps, ties, and twists in countless fabulous ways. I don’t need to tell you it is fucking B-O-S-S. Just look at it. Umph. Get it here.




By: Eileen & TD